What type of property is 4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP?

4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP last change hands?

4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP last sold for £125,000 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £33,000 in April 1997, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP?

Across 2 sales between April 1997 and April 2017, 4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP rose from £33,000 to £125,000, a change of £92,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP?

4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF3 0EP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP?

4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP located?

4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP sits in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP?

Police records around 4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (210% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP?

The closest bus stop to 4 Chester Close, CF3 0EP is Coleford Drive, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Chester Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0EP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 4 Chester Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

4 Chester Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 0EP). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 sits 51.2% above the 2017 sale of £125,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£204/sq ft) was about 29% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). Last sold in April 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Jul 2014

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Chester Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Chester Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Chester Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£125,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

27 April 2017Most recent
£125,000
+278.8%over 20 years
3 April 1997
£33,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 0EP: £175,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in CF3 0EP

On the street

Versus other Chester Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Chester Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,193

Street avg £2,127

On par

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Cardiff district page.

Full Cardiff report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

3/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Coleford Drive — bus stop.

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FAQ

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